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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks lost by a score of 115-111.
Mikal Bridges finished with just two points, five rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 1/5 from the field in 29 minutes.
Mikal Bridges Facing Backlash Form NBA Fans
GettyMikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks warms up prior to a game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
Here’s what people were saying about Bridges:
@MarshallGreen_: “13 from Bridges & Towns just isn’t enough”
@ItsMikeHill: “Is Mikal Bridges just gonna take the night off. Give me something on EITHER side.”
@JonesOnTheNBA: “Bridges foul trouble really threw off the Knicks rotations tonight.”
@MNsportsjohn: “Imagine paying 10k to go watch Mikal Bridges do cardio for two hours”
@laurynsage: “mikal bridges so useless 😭😭😭😭 i’m crying”
@lightsout_8: “Mikal Bridges didn’t realize how important he is to the team. He needs to improve or see his minutes cut”